Rookie Builds CABIN POST & BEAM PLATFORM From Scratch Under 10 MINUTES | Start to Finish

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  • čas přidán 17. 06. 2024
  • After the foundation, time to start building the cabin up, this time-lapse covers months of work building a strong cabin floor platform including posts and beams, floor joists, wind braces and floor sheathing.
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    I am Tristan, I am building a 400 SF cabin at the back of my house. I plan on doing it all by myself. I plan on sharing this journey here on CZcams where I will show you every step of the way, all the struggles I run into and everything I will learn from this experience. I will then rent the cabin as a short term rental in hope of covering most, if not, all my house mortgage (House Hacking). Follow me here as this will absolutely be one of a kind journey.
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    Content of the video :
    00:00 - Post Connection
    01:05 - Post & Beams Installation
    02:09 - Wind Braces
    03:22 - Additional Ties & Plates
    03:47 - Finish Braces
    03:55 - Floor Joists
    05:36 - Rim Bands
    06:01 - Blocking
    06:26 - More Wind Braces
    07:26 - Floor Sheathing
    09:07 - Want More ?
    #timelapseseries #TheDIYCabinGuy #Cabin #TinyHouse #timelapse
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  • @TheDIYCabinGuy
    @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +30

    You can now get the free DIY Cabin Blueprint at :
    thediycabinguy.com/blueprint

    • @mojoman2001
      @mojoman2001 Před rokem +3

      How do engineers prevent it from ever raining at the jobsite while they work? 🤔😃

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +5

      @@mojoman2001 lots of tarp!

    • @jspyrogram
      @jspyrogram Před rokem +2

      Thank you!

    • @rossm412
      @rossm412 Před rokem +3

      Excellent work! There's two ways to do things, the right way and again! Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      @@rossm412 I like that! I might use that sentence from now on.

  • @MattyO_83
    @MattyO_83 Před rokem +335

    I am a licensed structural engineer and it's amazing to see someone build a cabin the right way. Probably the first cabin video I've seen on CZcams where all of the connections are properly done. Well done sir! Even coating the cut ends of your pressure treated lumber is something I very rarely see done in the field.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +37

      Thanks a lot Matt! I have had a lot of people posting negative comments who don’t seem to grasp load paths and how it all needs to come together.
      Nice to hear from a fellow engineer!

    • @MattyO_83
      @MattyO_83 Před rokem +7

      I subscribed to the channel. I grew up in construction and love watching people who are thorough and have the patience to do the right thing the right way. Now time to watch every single video in order (gotta love engineers).

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      @@MattyO_83 thanks a lot, you’ll see the struggles I went though, it’s been a long journey and I’m nowhere done yet! But I have been learning a lot and it’s been a very fulfilling project.

    • @HellcatM6
      @HellcatM6 Před rokem +13

      No your not, in the first 3 seconds he uses concrete piers that are too narrow. Any engineer would spot that right away.

    • @MattyO_83
      @MattyO_83 Před rokem +12

      @@HellcatM6 Typically I would agree with you, however he is using a post base so an 8x8 PT post is not too large for a 12" diameter conc. pier. It looks like he chose the 8x8 size so that he could fit a 3-ply beam and still side bolt the beam to post (which where I am from is a code requirement). The only unknown is if he has shallow rock at this location, hard clay at bearing, or is it silty soils?
      I have not watched the foundation installation so I can't comment on that, however you do develop skin friction between the surface area of the piers and the surrounding soil in addition to the end bearing capacity. All said and done, potentially the center piers are undersized.
      If it were me, I would have 24" diameter min concrete piers (supporting floor and roof load) with a 4-#4 vertical rebar cage and #3 ties @ 12" o.c. But as I said, not knowing the soil characteristics or where he is building, I can't comment on that.

  • @blipco5
    @blipco5 Před rokem +330

    You can tell he’s a rookie because of his excellent use of waterproofing methods. Professional carpenters never do it so the deck rots away in a few years. Nice job.

    • @starjared12345
      @starjared12345 Před rokem +11

      What's with the sheet metal on top of the concrete footings?

    • @kevin3434343434
      @kevin3434343434 Před rokem +10

      @@starjared12345 I think its for termites / insects / rodents. Or maybe a water barrier?

    • @PaxHeadroom
      @PaxHeadroom Před rokem +6

      @@kevin3434343434 a bit of both

    • @DjSharperimage
      @DjSharperimage Před rokem +15

      ​​@@starjared12345 Concrete can't touch wood or it will make the wood rot.
      That is why they always put a metal or rubber barrier anywhere wood comes into contact with concrete.
      And only pressure treated wood should be used on concrete, but I would still put a barrier.

    • @ranranpoopants
      @ranranpoopants Před rokem +3

      At least you know you’ll have another job in a few years. Lmaoo

  • @canchadhandlethat872
    @canchadhandlethat872 Před 9 měsíci +40

    It's cool you built something that'll last for generations. Leaving a piece of you behind for others to enjoy. It goes deeper than just building a cabin.

  • @tailwhup
    @tailwhup Před rokem +103

    I can’t believe he did this all in under 10 minutes! impressive to say the least

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +5

      🤣 just so fast !

    • @myduino
      @myduino Před rokem +1

      Must have had a red bull or so...

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +3

      @@myduino a couple of 5 hours energy did the trick 😂

    • @2uneak
      @2uneak Před rokem

      LOL

    • @Cannmann39
      @Cannmann39 Před rokem +4

      I think it’s mostly due to his teleport ability. If you look closely you will see it

  • @rocknu55
    @rocknu55 Před rokem +136

    Been in construction for a while now and I could make fun or nitpick a few things, but overall it seems like you did your homework and your work is done more properly than many "pros" I have worked with. Good job.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +4

      Thanks !

    • @CLove511
      @CLove511 Před rokem +8

      For homework purposes, what would you nitpick?

    • @mrseaweed5587
      @mrseaweed5587 Před rokem +3

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy Very strong and sturdy!!!! Built to last too. I would have used longer floor joists. But hey notched is good too!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@mrseaweed5587 thanks !

    • @bestman7776
      @bestman7776 Před rokem +2

      Nah u can’t nitpick $hit

  • @MiketheBassMan
    @MiketheBassMan Před rokem +15

    Really excellent attention to detail, the kind of work they’re talking about when “if you want it done right you have to do it yourself.” Same reason I like working on my own house, so I can get everything just right, better than it has to be.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! Yeah it’s nice to get to do it the way I want it done.

    • @c3bam1
      @c3bam1 Před rokem

      He’s no Rookie!

  • @sej4323
    @sej4323 Před rokem +12

    Good video . No wasted footage No unnecessary talking. I could replicate that on watching this video alone.

  • @grdelawter4266
    @grdelawter4266 Před 11 měsíci +15

    Great job!
    I’m a retired county building inspector and I’ve got to say you did a great job! I’m so tired of seeing such crappy dangerous building on CZcams. It’s refreshing to see it done right!
    Everyone says the watch CZcams videos to learn how to do things and I commonly disagree with that because there is so many horrible videos! This one is the best!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 11 měsíci

      Very glad to hear that, means a lot coming from an experienced building inspector! Thanks for taking the time to write this comment.

  • @drdboiler2250
    @drdboiler2250 Před rokem +3

    Amazing work. And what an incredible filming/video style as well. “Here’s the work/process steps I’m doing next in detail. Now here’s the timelapse of those steps on the remaining sections.” Interesting, informative, yet not repetitive. Bravo

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks! Yep I spend a lot of time editing all these videos

  • @albertanasoul
    @albertanasoul Před 10 měsíci +12

    A rookie doesn't screw in long screws that effortlessly or cut the angled supports so well.
    You are very good at what you do no matter how you label yourself. Great work!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Thanks! This is my first ever project like this.

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 Před 5 měsíci

      @@TheDIYCabinGuyok but what’s your background?

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@nofurtherwest3474 engineering

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy ahhhh.... gotcha!
      lol j/k man...
      good work bro.

  • @robertblahnik7685
    @robertblahnik7685 Před 7 měsíci +1

    My unc and his boys were popping up cabins in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley California as I was doing both electrical and plumbing. There was 3 of us and all I asked unc was to leave me any opening in the floor big enough for me set my tools so I could easily stand up in the build and get my tools/supplies. So he would always build me a spring loaded crawl space access panel. Being that it was always close to the center of the house, it really saved me time from having to access the crawl space. Most of the wiring I did in the crawl space accept for the lighting, both internal and external.

  • @ericyoung4651
    @ericyoung4651 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My garage attic project was much like this, minus the concrete piers. But I too added cross blocking, the urethane adhesive under the T&G OSB, added mylar reflective lining in each rafter bay + airflow channel, and insulation, then framed up knee-walls, added HVAC ducting, and drywalled the interior, etc. Took the temperature in that Texas attic down at least 20 degrees, while recovering 400sf of wasted space.
    I too was a rookie / first sizable project like that, and feeling more validated now. Good work.

  • @MrDejast
    @MrDejast Před rokem +21

    As a 36 year building inspector, I approve of this build.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Nice!

    • @JohnTheManMythAndLegend
      @JohnTheManMythAndLegend Před rokem

      Do you support the incredibly deep notches that he cut on the main support joists within the first few minutes of the video? Looks like he notched out 3/4 of the beam. Yes, structurally when notching a joist the weight bearing moves straight down the beam, but with that deep of cut it wouldn’t even pass residential deck codes when drilling and notching.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +6

      @@JohnTheManMythAndLegend it’s still fully bearing on the post and doesn’t affect its capacity to support the loads. I think you’re getting confused.

    • @osmmanipadmehum
      @osmmanipadmehum Před rokem

      Isn't it overengineered?

    • @FoxyfloofJumps
      @FoxyfloofJumps Před měsícem

      @@osmmanipadmehum It's appropriate for an area with decent amounts of soil movement, and somewhere that may not see routine maintenance more than once a year.

  • @billcowden8706
    @billcowden8706 Před rokem +3

    You’ve got to be the hardest working guy on you tube. Thank you for these videos.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot Bill! It’s been very intense so far especially that I have a full time job and a young daughter. This project is feeling like it’s never ending. I truly did not realize it would take me this long. Having said that, it’s been a very fulfilling project and I am learning so much !

  • @captainkhakis9826
    @captainkhakis9826 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nicely done. My girlfriend and I just moved into a small cabin that my great grandfather built in 1960 on a lake in north Central Arkansas. He was an engineer with the Army COE, it's been in my family for 4 generations and now it's our turn to take care of it. Bones are solid but it needed some major updates as it was not designed to be lived in year round. This video gave me inspiration, thanks for documenting it

  • @Absolute_Unit135
    @Absolute_Unit135 Před rokem +7

    That giddy laugh at 1:07 is why construction (especially framing) is so wonderful. It’s always so satisfying to see your final result end up being square and level after doing all your math and mill work. Great video and awesome job man

  • @silvergtotwinturbo9984
    @silvergtotwinturbo9984 Před rokem +9

    As a deck builder in the UK I thoroughly enjoyed this, wish everything was as quick. My motto is, "If it isn't good enough for me it won't be good enough for the customer" and I'm a fussy so and so. Nice work too.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      That’s great to hear, I see so many builders cutting corners to get done fast and maximize profit…

  • @yoshivon
    @yoshivon Před rokem +6

    This was super relaxing to watch. I feel inspired to do some work on the house, I won't, but inspired none the less haha.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Ahah come on, just pick up that hammer, it’s fun !

  • @timothycasey5749
    @timothycasey5749 Před rokem +1

    Sir...most impressive build I've seen yet.
    If I ever do this, I'm watching you start to finish.

  • @craigcooknf
    @craigcooknf Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed this. A cousin and I did essentially the same thing about 30 years ago. Same level of beam lamination, post frequency and reinforcement because of wind and snow loads where we live. No Sono tubes and concrete though. Posts all the way down. Beams were nailed to the sides of the posts with a piece of wood laminated to the post underneath the beam. Hardest part was digging 4 foot holes below the frost line in an area with less than 4 inches of soil and hard clay mixed with glacial till. We usually only got to 3 feet and dug them all by hand. Cousin later put a box frame on top with an A Frame roof. Needed a 4x4 boom truck for that. Everything else was brought in strapped to a poor old ford escort wagon....that didn't look much like a car at the end!!!!!!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Nice, that digging sounds awful! Mine was rough but only had to go 24” and soil was free of rocks and pretty easy to dig through.

  • @__tacocat__
    @__tacocat__ Před rokem +11

    At this rate, the whole cabin will only take about an hour. Not bad! Can get that done and get all the stuff moved in on a Saturday, and still have Sunday to relax

  • @stevemetcho4455
    @stevemetcho4455 Před měsícem +3

    Best I’ve seen. Good strong foundation. Should withstand a good earthquake 👏🏻

  • @aaronbailey6384
    @aaronbailey6384 Před 8 dny +1

    Talk about a labor of love! Holy crap that was perfection every step of the way! That thing is going NOWHERE!

  • @johnbeckwith8313
    @johnbeckwith8313 Před rokem +15

    EXCELLENT! People need to see what it takes to build a Well Enginered Structural Designed Cabin! Keep up the good work!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      Thanks John, yes this isn’t your typical CZcams cabin built built out of pallets and sitting directly on the ground 😂

  • @ShaneSchimpf
    @ShaneSchimpf Před rokem +4

    I've always wanted to build a place for us, someday I will. For now I'm enjoying builder videos like yours. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing your build with us 👍

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Shane! With the internet and all the information available to all of us, anybody with the right motivation can build a cabin or a house. It’s not easy but doable.

    • @ShaneSchimpf
      @ShaneSchimpf Před rokem +2

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy I hear you. I've worked on my share of homes and cabins over the years so I've got plenty of plans. And we're not getting any younger, so I'm definitely motivated, haha.

    • @JakeC-nw8ee
      @JakeC-nw8ee Před rokem +1

      I can’t wait until you build a place for us too. ❤️

  • @johnetheriedge8675
    @johnetheriedge8675 Před rokem +8

    03:00CDT
    That’s the strongest floor structure I ever seen! Great job on the floor & Video!!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks John!

    • @moredrawlessfade4088
      @moredrawlessfade4088 Před rokem +1

      That's exactly what I was thinking. You could start an elephant habitat on that thing. Awesome!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      @@moredrawlessfade4088 😂😂😂 if the airbnb plan doesn’t pan out, good to know I have a back up option now.

  • @johnj5985
    @johnj5985 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Incredible foundation support. Good techniques and design, and knowledge of structure. Good learning tool for anyone to see. Best built cabin platform I've seen here yet!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated!

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 Před 5 měsíci

      I think the cut part of the post is too thin- the part that the joists are bolted to. Not much shear strength

  • @Astralpains
    @Astralpains Před rokem +1

    Great job! Havent seen a cabin video as good as this one.grew up in a union carpentry family and you did everything so professionally..very uplifting video for future builders!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks a lot! That’s really what I’m trying to achieve with this channel, motivate people to build cabins or tiny houses by themselves! It’s tough work but it’s achievable

    • @mjolnirswrath23
      @mjolnirswrath23 Před rokem +1

      I'm 9th generation Carpenter NON Union 27 years , but I'll agree you even used extra step's like gluing the seams of T&G OSB.. although I can nitpick on some things too..for instance if you're going to use 1 " 1/2 galvanized screw's for h2.5 use them ALL instead of half tieco nails as the nails tend to back out as the lumber ages

  • @cdmalton1806
    @cdmalton1806 Před rokem +5

    Dude you the man! Nailing glue and screw the flooring down. How all construction should be. I have a new home with squeaky floors I learned my lesson.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Yeah my house squeaks a lot too so I definitely did not want that for the cabin!

  • @jamesm7721
    @jamesm7721 Před rokem +6

    Great video, find it amazing how easy a time-lapse makes it look when we all know it's really not

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      Yeah that’s months of work and a lot of effort!

    • @jamesm7721
      @jamesm7721 Před rokem +2

      ​@The DIY Cabin Guy all summed up in a 9 minute video. Takes me longer to set up my saw horse

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +3

      @@jamesm7721 lol people can watch all the episodes I did about this build if they want to see the real struggles and what it took to get this done. People like a good Timelapse, it’s satisfying and they don’t have to hear me talk for hours on end 😂

    • @themonsterunderyourbed9408
      @themonsterunderyourbed9408 Před rokem +1

      It's not really that difficult. You just need the right tools and methods.

    • @jamesm7721
      @jamesm7721 Před rokem +1

      @The Monster Under Your Bed ye suppose its the right tools, method, skills, training, time, money. Ye pretty easy I'd say

  • @RichardKetay1
    @RichardKetay1 Před rokem +1

    As a home builder in the south central area, I think you knocked it out of the park. Building in the coastal area as well it’s always better to “go big”. Or you won’t have a home to go back to.
    I’m sure whatever cabin you build on there will stand the test of time for sure. Good job

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Richard, even though I’m not in a coastal area, the code requires us to build for high winds which explains the use of all sorts of Simpson ties. Plus I do like a solid building as well, I have seen how production homes in Texas were built, I’m not doing that!

    • @RichardKetay1
      @RichardKetay1 Před rokem +1

      No kidding.
      Matt from the build show really showed the under belly of all those production home builders. Terrible.
      Keep up the good work. Never settle for “good enough”.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@RichardKetay1 thanks!

  • @tomhism
    @tomhism Před 3 měsíci +1

    I built mine with 16 guage steel door post studs 4 ft in ground with concrete. This guy did an excellent job.

  • @sammanning6178
    @sammanning6178 Před rokem +8

    I really appreciate the information you share and the hard work you put into making these videos. Thank you!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      Really appreciate the comment Sam! That means a lot as I do put a lot of time and effort in my channel!

  • @jarmstrong2843
    @jarmstrong2843 Před rokem +6

    Very well built. I like the termite shields on the posts between wood and blocks. Most builders would just nail things together. But you used fasteners to make many connections to wood to hold things together. An expensive way to do it, but a good way too. Glue & screws on deck makes things strong. No nails here!👍👍 From my perspective, a very well built deck.

  • @mc9551
    @mc9551 Před rokem +1

    A little over build just means your grandkids will enjoy the cabin for years to come. Great job !

  • @210078
    @210078 Před rokem +1

    Well done! You did everything right! Solid! Floor will NEVER squeak!!!

  • @pazi402
    @pazi402 Před rokem +1

    I smiled when I saw the subfloor PL come out. Great job, solid build!

  • @martydom666
    @martydom666 Před měsícem +1

    This man said im building to last not to repair in a year. Great job sir. Also those who say others are lazy your right. Do a job right the first time and people will notice have to keep fixing the same job you wnt get good word of mouth.

  • @PhillTheGreat
    @PhillTheGreat Před rokem +42

    Next time, clamp the 2x beams/joist together before nailing them (as sistering). You want no gaps between then to obtain the friction strength rather than relying on the nail.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +5

      Thanks !

    • @mrseaweed5587
      @mrseaweed5587 Před rokem

      oh yeh, and dont forget to install insullation in the floor.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      @@mrseaweed5587 im going to put the metal roof on soon so that will be the task after that

  • @Porkwhitemeat
    @Porkwhitemeat Před rokem +13

    Just a friendly tip but if you gotta notch a post that much I think youre better off using a different Simpson bracket that sits on top of the post. There's no strength on those left by notching them that deep. Its just a post to beam connector that sits on the top instead of notching.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +3

      The bearing on the post is all I was looking for. The notch is just to keep it in place.

    • @Porkwhitemeat
      @Porkwhitemeat Před rokem +8

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy oh yea normal post and beam though you can either notch out the post then use bolts or use a post to beam connector where it sits on top of the post. I build shops both ways and decks just depends. But if i gotta notch out a 6x6, 6x8 with more than x2 2x's then i just make all the posts the same height and use a simpson post to beam.

    • @TheMacroSlacker
      @TheMacroSlacker Před rokem +2

      @@Porkwhitemeat I think he's right. You're probably in need of post to beam connector there. But perhaps you did your research and the brackets you added were sufficient to code.

  • @Jeffro23_
    @Jeffro23_ Před rokem

    That’s amazing that you did that all in under 10 mins. Awesome work 👏.

  • @madratter
    @madratter Před 3 měsíci +1

    Pretty sweet. Love it. I want to do this in Maine. Amazing it only took you 10 minutes. You were really flying !

  • @einarvolsung2202
    @einarvolsung2202 Před rokem +4

    I like the metal over the concrete pillars interior the Simpson strong tie post mount. To be honest I have never seen that done before. Makes good sense to I will start doing that. Great work!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks !

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 Před rokem

      That was my one question, Al sheetmetal between Zinc dipped steel & high pH concrete, is the Al sacrificial? I might have used bituminous flashing if it is a sealing question. Please share your insight. This old boy is not getting it.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@patrickhayes3099 I’m not sure either 😂 maybe this was not such a great idea. I’ll keep an eye on it and see how it evolves.

    • @FamilyManMoving
      @FamilyManMoving Před rokem +1

      You need the post bases to separate the PT wood from the concrete, to avoid the PT chemical from leaching out. The newer chems don't like concrete. CCA didn't care. It also made your skin yellow/green. Helped me grow a third nipple, too.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 Před rokem +1

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy didn't you note this is termite shielding? A goog thing.

  • @kefa1975
    @kefa1975 Před rokem +3

    Love it! Well done 👍

  • @johncostello3162
    @johncostello3162 Před rokem +1

    Great to see something built the right way on you tube. Good job!!

  • @agreyf
    @agreyf Před 4 měsíci +2

    Always haters! So far very fine craftsmanship of a cabin. Better then most i've seen. I am speaking with experience. 52 year old tradesman with his own company. Your work is great.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Means a lot! Thank you so much! This is my first ever project of this magnitude

  • @tigere1111
    @tigere1111 Před rokem +4

    Great job my friend. Looking to take on a similar project soon. ✌️

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      Nice, a cabin as well ?

    • @tigere1111
      @tigere1111 Před rokem +1

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy No just the deck for now. Really uneven ground here so maybe i’ll reach out to you for some tips. Otherwise good luck and we’ll be watching. ✌️

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@tigere1111 nice ! Thanks !

  • @aaarod75
    @aaarod75 Před rokem +3

    I am a foundation repair expert. I own a foundation repair company in Houston Texas. I can say that this was a great job.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Nice! I lived in Houston for 5 years before moving to NC. Lots of shifting foundations in H town.

    • @aaarod75
      @aaarod75 Před rokem +1

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy yes everyday

  • @uk333000
    @uk333000 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Man’ dream come true.🎉🎉
    Someday I wanna built my house like this.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks ! It’s been a very challenging project but extremely rewarding too !

  • @KickstartYourVision
    @KickstartYourVision Před rokem +1

    Strong foundation💪like the pace in the video. Doesn't get boring and shifting angles often👍🏼

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Před rokem +3

    Fantastic work.

  • @harrisongwin6859
    @harrisongwin6859 Před rokem +3

    very very well thought out, and sturdy as an ox

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks !

    • @harrisongwin6859
      @harrisongwin6859 Před rokem

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy do you mind sharing cost roughly of that portion you just did?

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@harrisongwin6859 go ahead and join my emailing list, I send a monthly newsletter with a complete cost breakdown.
      www.thediycabinguy.com/blueprint

    • @harrisongwin6859
      @harrisongwin6859 Před rokem

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy just did thanks

  • @Rubbernecker
    @Rubbernecker Před 5 měsíci +1

    So many experts here on CZcams! I say job well done, don't change a thing.

  • @zacharytruex1702
    @zacharytruex1702 Před rokem +1

    I love how heavy duty it’s built! Built to last! That’s how I’d build it!

  • @arerosl
    @arerosl Před rokem +3

    Great job! Question: what's the idea behind glueing platform top sheets to frame? Screws are not enough for this case?

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +5

      Glueing in addition with screwing will help in preventing the floor from squeaking and it can also help in preventing air leaks as well.

  • @dafyddrees8252
    @dafyddrees8252 Před rokem +3

    Hi from the UK, I really enjoy the cabin builds from North America. One question though....why the floor on top of the three purlins, and not joists with joist hangers between them? It appears you could have saved a bit of wood, and a but of height?

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +4

      You’re right, I could have absolutely done it that way as well. The challenge though, in my case, would have been the lack of clearance under the cabin on the lower side. I just installed the plumbing under the cabin and trust me, if the cabin has been lowered by 10/12”, I would have never been able to work under there.

  • @emmanueleriksson
    @emmanueleriksson Před 6 měsíci +2

    Those are unusual building techniques. I'm not sure what that metal flashing above the concrete posts will accomplish, but the waterproofing of cuts, the beefyness of the build and use of connectors is impressive. That thing will last a long time.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 6 měsíci

      The metal flashing was something that was done in Texas, they call it thermite shields.

  • @centexan
    @centexan Před 10 měsíci

    Well, you don't seem like a rookie builder. I've seen plenty of those on CZcams that just make me shake my head at some of the things they do. Thanks for sharing this! Can't wait for the rest of the build.

  • @PH-md8xp
    @PH-md8xp Před rokem +8

    Excellent video and build. Not sure why the title of the video contains the word “Rookie”, this was a professional level job. It also happens to be a good commercial for DeWalt power tools :)

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Believe or not, this is the first time I build something like that. I have no prior building experience, heck, I got my first drill only a few years ago. So I’m technically a rookie when it comes to building stuff like that.

  • @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66

    Love all the combination of screws, bolts and nailing, never can be to safe excellent.
    The only thing that is not needed but I would do it tack weld the nuts to the bolts so that you don't have to periodically go through and tighten them, I did that on a build. And it's nice because they never come loose. And if you have to replace one you can just cut it off. Beautiful awesome work bro🙏✝️☮️

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks !

    • @joshpit2003
      @joshpit2003 Před rokem +4

      The reason you need to go back and re-tighten is because the wood shrinks as it dries. It's not because the nuts become loose. After 6 months: It's very common to have nuts be only finger-tight despite torquing them down heavy to begin with. This is especially true when building with green lumber, and also true with kiln-dried (it's not completely dry). If you tack-weld the nuts, then you aren't going to be able to re-tighten. So do not tack-weld them.

    • @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66
      @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66 Před rokem +1

      @@joshpit2003
      Politely Disagree actually, but what do I know after 63 years, yes the wood can shrink as it dries, but the reason is for loosening is not just because of that reason. as most all materials expand and contract, even
      Steel, especially where I live in Mesa Arizona
      With extreme heat, so temperature swings also have to be taken into consideration. Also here, I don't know about where you live
      Homes shift and move we call it settling. And this also can cause problems. I usually will consider the material and location of the bolts
      In this case I still would tighten the bolts at the structural support beams and tac them
      As I stated if they become too loose then you can always cut them. We're not talking about
      All bolts or 100, just maybe a dozen or so, depending on there locations.
      Also I have seen people go tighten them during the cooler temp's and if you get carried away, when the wood expands like here in extreme heat the pressure against the wood can cause damage and cracking or splits and now you have to replace the lumber. That's way way fricken worst than
      Cutting a couple of bolts.
      You do yours I'll stick to mine. Us old timers back in the day could build structures that would last hundreds of years.
      Now nothing last. The young man as I mentioned did an awesome job. All I said is I would tac some of those bolts in key locations 🤔🤷‍♂️

  • @mrmyth5846
    @mrmyth5846 Před rokem +2

    Randy baker stole my comment😂
    Anyway, “Dude”, that was impressive. I’ve done a good bit of building and for someone claiming to be a rookie you’ve done your homework. That place will be enjoyed for generations. Great job!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks a lot! You’re right, I have no prior experience but did a lot of research beforehand. That’s all I’m looking for, for this little cabin to be enjoyed by family and friends for a long time!

  • @diegojones2481
    @diegojones2481 Před rokem +1

    Just subscribed!! Great video. Very sturdy build. I love building extremely sturdy ever lasting projects.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Same here! I just finished the handrail on the front deck, it’s indestructible 😂

  • @rexmundi8154
    @rexmundi8154 Před rokem +3

    Instead of notching those posts you should have used a 4x6 and scabbed a 2x6 on the one side.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Could have worked too!

    • @32Nikolai
      @32Nikolai Před rokem +1

      I thought if you cut out more than 30% of a post or beam you compromise the strength, and you cut out about 90% of that post. The load is resting on the post yes but the lateral strength is relying on that thin strip of wood left from the notching. But idk ,I’ve never seen someone build like this, maybe it’s ok.

  • @djkilpatrick5256
    @djkilpatrick5256 Před rokem +3

    I hate to know what the receipt looked like. That’s an amazing job though

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +2

      It definitely adds up but this will be rented as an Airbnb so it will pay for itself within a few years.

  • @untoldhistory2800
    @untoldhistory2800 Před rokem +1

    Very impressive to build all of that under 10 minutes. Well done sir

  • @coolhand6656
    @coolhand6656 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice work! You have helped me greatly with your excellent waterproofing and support beam techniques

  • @robertsaca3512
    @robertsaca3512 Před rokem +4

    Just a guy, a forest and $50K of tools and materials.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Not really, got the tools on Black Friday, dewalt has some very good deals where you get get 8+ tools for the price of 4.
      Maybe 5K of wood for that platform, but this is an investment that will be rented as a short term rental.

  • @brucetrappleton6984
    @brucetrappleton6984 Před rokem +3

    Can someone please explain to me how you stop rodents from chewing from underneath the plywood and making nests under your cabin?

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I’m not sure either, I’ll have to figure that out when I get to that point

    • @jefferyschirm4103
      @jefferyschirm4103 Před rokem +4

      Staple some hardware cloth on the bottom of floor joist !! after insulating !

    • @debcrider
      @debcrider Před rokem +3

      R-30 Insulation and hardware cloth and your good to go. Great to see someone else use termite shields. Done right.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      @@debcrider thanks !

    • @richardthomas1566
      @richardthomas1566 Před rokem +2

      Like every other cabin , chicken wire skirting rat poison , skirting add a few Feral cats it’s an on going battle . No one pours a slab .

  • @roostercogburn809
    @roostercogburn809 Před rokem +1

    That's a fun job/chore... Especially when you take the time to do it right.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      It’s been a tough project but extremely rewarding and fulfilling !

  • @billspindler4937
    @billspindler4937 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great job. And lots of hard work. Love to see the intricacies of this type of construction.

  • @jonastin1788
    @jonastin1788 Před rokem +3

    What does from scratch mean nowadays? Apparently not what it meant to Dick Proenneke.

  • @wesleystace9962
    @wesleystace9962 Před rokem

    I got to say after doing construction for 20 years plus that my friend was some huge Overkill that thing ain't going nowhere good job man

  • @benclarkson4205
    @benclarkson4205 Před rokem +2

    3:17 Good of you to help the hurricane when it comes 🌪️

  • @BlakeRice-qj6oi
    @BlakeRice-qj6oi Před rokem +1

    TRISTAN!
    This video has so many views!!!! SO AWESOME!
    Hope you're doing well!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Hey Blake! Yep, my Timelapse idea paid off 😃 nice discoverable video and I got more like these coming 👍

  • @philipB31
    @philipB31 Před rokem +1

    Nice work - I would hope you are chuffed to bits with this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bradliston2836
    @bradliston2836 Před rokem +1

    I see you wised up and went with that palm nailer after Hand nailing some brackets. 👌🏻 wise choice.

  • @user-kp7gb4hs8q
    @user-kp7gb4hs8q Před rokem

    Mate, I so felt that with you 01:07😎👍that always makes me smile . Wow no table or miter saw, just circular and reciprocating

  • @mikeghighina-gq7ko
    @mikeghighina-gq7ko Před rokem +2

    Love the quality work you have done

  • @grantjacks5276
    @grantjacks5276 Před rokem +1

    I've used similar design, "post and beam," to build decks, 2 differences is we notch each side of the 6x6 so there will be a gap between the 2x12 and we set our post not over 8ft center with a 2ft hangover giving the edges a cantilever. Once the post and beams were up we built a deck 16' x24' with 2x6 joist and regular deck boards 4 years later a big tree fell across it the only thing it tore up was the handrail, sometimes it's better to be over engineered than under engineered and it falls down with a small storm

  • @gmaogm5357
    @gmaogm5357 Před rokem +3

    I don't care what some of these people say or judge you, this was awesome!! 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @powderhousewood
    @powderhousewood Před rokem

    Great video! I built a similar project for my side hill garage - a 16’ x 20’ building, on a wood frame platform.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Nice! That’s almost the exact same size as my building .

  • @Mosesybanez
    @Mosesybanez Před rokem +1

    Bro an amutrue with the right mind set and attention to detail the right tools can build good job man. You definitely seem to have some tool experience and at least minimal tool knowledge fun stiff great achievement

  • @All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers

    Damn man, this cabin is ready for monsoon season

  • @TheReaper1
    @TheReaper1 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome great job can’t to wait to see it complete!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, me too 😂 it’s been taking way too long

    • @TheReaper1
      @TheReaper1 Před rokem +1

      @@TheDIYCabinGuy You’ll get there! Just take it one day at a time, and keep that camera running! Before you know it you’ll be sippin on a cold beverage laying back in a chair admiring it, and planning the next build!

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      @@TheReaper1 that sounds great! It will be an amazing feeling

  • @ibgeorgeb
    @ibgeorgeb Před rokem +1

    Excellent job my friend. I’m impressed. 👍🏾

  • @randybaker9265
    @randybaker9265 Před rokem +139

    Dude you expecting hurricanes or Tornados dam I've never seen that much reinforcing in normal house builds

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +74

      Randy, this is actually in a high wind area and requires special ties such as the hurricane ties to secure the joists and rafters.

    • @aaronoconnor606
      @aaronoconnor606 Před rokem +28

      This is becoming common in alot of areas for earthquake and wind

    • @richardvalitalo3670
      @richardvalitalo3670 Před rokem +64

      Finally someone builds it right!

    • @RobSchwabRandom
      @RobSchwabRandom Před rokem +37

      Maybe he's over doing things in hopes that it'll last.

    • @UpliftEq
      @UpliftEq Před rokem +23

      I though the same thing, but hey if he is doing it for himself then why not.

  • @lucidsmoker2452
    @lucidsmoker2452 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Semi Truck Parking APPROVED!!!! OUTSTANDING JOB!!!

  • @chucke756
    @chucke756 Před rokem +2

    Great job for a “rookie”. Nice connection details. I thought blocking of joists where they join over interior beam is required - maybe not. Gluing and screwing subfloor is really the way to go.

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Yeah that’s a good point, I could have added blocking there as well!

  • @shaney8275
    @shaney8275 Před rokem +1

    I, too, have worked in construction for some time. Seriously stout construction, there - maybe even overbuilt - especially with lumber prices. Well done, sir. That structure is definitely not going anywhere...

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem

      Thanks! I’m glad lumber has been down from the crazy ups it reached last year. Still probably more expensive than what it used to be 5+ years ago.

  • @user-pi2gn8fb5c
    @user-pi2gn8fb5c Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video, great job. You have quite the selection of tools for a rookie

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před 11 měsíci

      Home Depot had great deals for Black Friday 😁

  • @bobcat9314
    @bobcat9314 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Every one needs an exit strategy..unless you want to die working for someone else, or in some smelly rest home rotting ..I.this world got all im willing to give..its finally my time.
    God bless your endeavor bro..

  • @user-cs8sx3fi1y
    @user-cs8sx3fi1y Před 8 měsíci +1

    Perhaps the best construction I've seen and kudos to you.

  • @alberthartl8885
    @alberthartl8885 Před rokem +1

    30 year general contractor here. Rather than putting 2 joists together, you could have specked out a single LVL. You can get them pressure treated. If you insist on sistering joists together, a water proof membrane (like Vycor) should be placed on top in damp areas.

  • @zart3374
    @zart3374 Před 10 měsíci +1

    this guy can build it in 10 minutes. amzing

  • @StephenWatson-bk7cw
    @StephenWatson-bk7cw Před měsícem +1

    Watched for 15 seconds him MNO rookie! Man knows what hes doing😮

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před měsícem

      First time ever doing a project like this though, so I’ll take it as a compliment 😀

  • @campbellj20
    @campbellj20 Před rokem +1

    Love this super satisfying video! Subscribed

  • @werquantum
    @werquantum Před rokem

    Nice production all the way around. Kudos to your creative team.

  • @plebtrash3570
    @plebtrash3570 Před rokem

    Reminds of my dad man. Just doing you enjoying work

    • @TheDIYCabinGuy
      @TheDIYCabinGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! It’s been a tough and challenging project but man, it’s been such a fulfilling endeavor!

  • @victorcaldwell2900
    @victorcaldwell2900 Před rokem +1

    Very well done. Can't wait to see the rest. Good job. You pay attn to detail.